If you've been online this week, you've probably seen the rumour circulating in Lego and gaming communities: the original PlayStation is coming to brick form by year's end. According to an Instagram post from lego_minecraft_goat, a notorious Lego set leaker with a solid track record, a 1,911-piece PlayStation set will release in December 2026 for USD $160.
The set will include "at least the controller and the console" according to the leak, though details about what else might be bundled remain unclear. For context, the Lego NES set that dropped in 2020 came with 2,646 pieces and included a cartridge, controller, and functional retro TV with a crank mechanism that moved Mario across the screen. That set retailed for USD $270 when it launched. The smaller piece count on the PlayStation set suggests it may not include the same level of extras, though the lower price point makes it more accessible.
Let's be real: this leak shouldn't be treated as confirmed until Lego and Sony make an official announcement. Lego leaks are notoriously common and sometimes don't pan out. But lego_minecraft_goat has a proven history of accuracy with previous set releases, particularly with Minecraft and Pokemon sets, so this carries more weight than your average internet rumour.
Nintendo has thoroughly dominated Lego's retro console space. Since 2020, the toy company has released the NES set, followed by the Game Boy in October 2025 with 421 pieces and a USD $60 price tag. That Game Boy set was genuinely impressive; it featured working buttons, a scrollable volume wheel, and interchangeable game cartridge displays using lenticular technology. Nintendo and Lego have also collaborated on Mario minifigures set to arrive in 2027, expanding their partnership even further.
A PlayStation Lego set would level the playing field somewhat. Sony hasn't had the same brick-building partnership with Lego that Nintendo enjoys, though there have been some collaborations. Last year, Lego released sets based on the Horizon franchise, tying in with Lego Horizon Adventures, a co-op game that launched on PS5, Switch, and PC in 2024.
If this leak proves accurate, December will be a strong month for retro hardware collectors. The timing also mirrors what happened with the original PlayStation itself; the console launched in 1995 and went on to become one of gaming's most influential systems. A brick-built version arriving now taps into genuine nostalgia while capitalising on the success of Nintendo's console sets.
For Australian gamers, the catch will likely be pricing and availability. Lego sets are often more expensive in Australia than their USD equivalents, so expect the PlayStation set to push beyond AUD $240 when it actually arrives at retailers. And if it sells as well as the Game Boy did, stock could be tight closer to the holidays.
None of this is official yet. Lego and Sony have made no announcements. But the community interest is clearly there, and based on the leaker's history, it's worth paying attention to December 2026.